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69% Critic Match
The Juniper Tree
“A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism”
6.9 / 10• 1990• 1h 19m•NR• Icelandic
DramaFantasy
Storyline
Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.
Cast & Crew
Björk
Margit
Lead
Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir
Katla
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Johann
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Mother
Geirlaug Sunna Þormar
Jónas
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nietzchka Keene's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Juniper Tree is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
